Deborah Lippmann has 24 carat gold flecks in her aptly named 'Boom Boom Pow' polish above and you know I love Etoile's diamond dust polish but if you're looking for a cheaper option, Sephora has a fantastic collection of clear glitter polishes in an array of colours and textures (fine /chunky/ rectangular flecks) for a very affordable $9:50.

Top Tips

~ When using sparkly polish be sure to apply a top coat too (it may not say it's necessary on the bottle but it'll give you piece of mind). Though leaving a trail of glitter wherever you go is not such a bad thing...

~ Conversely, it's worth noting that some of the chunkier glitter polishes can be tricky to get off and may need a bit of a buff with the soft side of a nail buffer/file.

So what do you think of these subtle DIY nail art ideas?

Will you be adding a little sparkle to your nails on your wedding day?